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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 236.45 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 236.45 and 134.73 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 236.45 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/236.45 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 236.45 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 31,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856.91/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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